A hidden gem among tearjerker songs. Recommended popular tracks.

sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo

Yo Hitoto / Borrowed Tears

A debut work by Yo Hitoto that delicately portrays people’s emotions in our lonely modern society.

Amid an information-saturated daily life, the protagonist searches for a place to belong, gently expressing the warmth of a heart that empathizes with others’ tears and stays by their side.

Its original sound weaves together elements of gospel, R&B, and oriental influences, beautifully harmonizing with her crystal-clear vocals.

Since its release in October 2002, the song reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The following year, it won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a song I sincerely want to share with those struggling with human connections or those who feel the urge to be there for someone.

Boyoyon MarchImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko

[MMD] Boyoyon March

This is a song written and composed by Keizo Nakanishi, who also worked on Choo Choo TRAIN sung by ZOO and EXILE.

It’s famous as a song that somehow makes listeners cry.

A short version was used on the program, but a long cover version was included on the 2014 best-of CD “Minna no Rhythm.”

MoonlightKuwana Masahiro

Masahiro Kuwana - Moonlight

In Osaka’s karaoke snack bars, this is the song someone saves for the finale.

It’s usually men over forty who sing it, belting it out with a smug look to impress the hostesses.

But the song is actually about parting—not exactly a happy goodbye, but one that can move you to tears—and it’s also a song about setting out on a new journey.

The Toilet GodUemura Kana

Toilet God / Kana Uemura

The title may be mysterious, but it’s a gentle song filled with affection for a grandmother.

As you listen, you realize the lyrics tell a story, and it even feels like reading a piece of literary fiction.

And that ending to the story—well, it brings you to tears.

birthdayKumaki Anri

Anri Kumaki “Birthday”

The theme song of a segment on a TV show that introduces babies born that very day.

When it comes to birthdays, this is the song that comes to mind.

It’s a very moving piece that can bring you to tears just by listening to it, and if you make a surprise birthday video with this as the background music, it’s sure to have everyone in tears!

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Let's Become a Family / Masaharu Fukuyama (Alto Sax Solo) WMS-12-003

This is the song that became a hot topic in the Tozando commercial featuring a father playing the saxophone at a wedding.

The lyrics are perfect for two people who are about to become a family.

If it plays as a wedding song during the ceremony, there’s no doubt you’ll be in tears.

I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa

Thelma Aoyama feat. Soulja – I’m by Your Side (TOUR “DIARY” Live Ver.)

When this song was released, it became a huge hit, so I think a lot of people know it.

With Thelma Aoyama featuring SoulJa, it has a very striking, R&B-like melody.